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X-ray spectral analysis of Wolf-Rayet stars in the Galactic Center reveals their elemental abundances, offering clues to star formation and chemical processes there.

Why it matters: Elemental abundances trace star formation history and chemical evolution in the Galactic Center environment.

The big picture: WR stars in Arches and Quintuplet clusters show similar Si, S, Ar but differ in Ca and Fe due to dust depletion effects.

Stunning stat: The WR star winds exhibit near-solar or sub-solar metallicity despite the Galactic Center’s generally supersolar initial metallicity.

The stakes: Understanding WR abundances impacts theories on young star cluster origins and accretion material composition onto the central black hole.